First week of library classes

Wrapping up the first full week of classes, getting to meet each and every student and discussing great books read over the summer have all been highlights of my week.  It's been fun seeing the grade 7's in their new classes, looking so much older than when we broke for vacation in June. These fine students are already taking on leadership roles on the playground and throughout the school. 

Summer Reading Rocks @ Randerson sheets are due in the library by Thursday September 20th. 

Keep your Get Caught Reading photos coming in.  Our wall is looking fantastic with all your creative poses and gorgeous locations for reading. Let's fill the entire bulletin board. 

Mr Sutton Got Caught Reading on his deck

Guest bloggers - Students in Grade 4-7 will be guest blogging throughout the year as part of our library research, technology and information studies.  We look forward to your posts. 

Any student is welcome to guest blog, just come and see me and I can get you set up.

Randerson kids and staff are really getting in the swing of .....

Get Caught Reading.....

I've been so impressed with how many pictures are coming in and how creative everyone is with their pictures.  Here are a few sent to me today.  Be sure to come in and check out the pictures in the foyer.  Look for rock climbing reading, handstand reading and reading at beautiful beaches and other great summer destinations.  Remember you can bring your photos in through September.  Students that have Reading Logs from the summer please return them to me by the end of next week. Wow am I impressed with all the summer reading, many students read for 30 min or more a day! What great books you have all been reading.  Please share your reviews with us as guest bloggers.  My favourite read this summer "Al Capone Does my Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko.

 Nothing says summer like reading an Archie

Have you been Caught Reading this summer?

Look who we caught reading? 

Constable Wilson got caught reading a great book :)
Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman

 

 





Nothing says Canadian Summer like time at the rink :)

Peaceful reading

Our District Literacy Coordinator Shelley Beleznay was caught reading on a sunny afternoon.



 

Fort reading :)  What a cool place to read!

 

 

                                   
   
   Mr. Mac is the Big Bad Wolf while reading to his Grandkids.  Love it!!!



 

 

 

 

 

 

              

 

Student Book Review ~ Cat Magic Series

Cat Magic by Holly Webb

Cat magic is a great book for beginners to read especially for grade threes and some grade fours!  Cat Magic is the first book of the series, Dog magic is the second book of the series, Hamster Magic is the third book of the series, and Rabbit magic is the fourth book of the series!
The series is all about a girl named Lotie who lives with her mum until her mum gets a new job in London which means Lotie has to stay and live with her uncle who owns a magical pet shop!  The pet shop has talking animals!  Lotie is so excited! 
I recommend this series to many people!  Hope that you like them too!
By Sarah
Grade 4

Returning to school is like receiving a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils

...the title of this blog post is paraphrased from one of my favourite movies "You've Got Mail" 

Every fall (late summer) as I re-enter the school and see the shiny floors and dusted shelves, thanks to our great custodian Dave, I envision bouquets of sharpened pencils, fresh erasers and clean white boards.....soon to be followed by excited children, tanned, rested and smiling ready to share their  summer adventures.

I was excited to walk into school today and see the book shelves packed full of books waiting to get into the hands of our kids.  I'm eager to chat about my summer reads and learn about your summer reads.  I could feel the energy in the school today as teachers worked in their classrooms, caught up with colleagues and shared experiences.

We are looking forward to seeing all our fabulous Randerson kids and parents next week.  Remember school begins Tuesday September 4th from 10:30-11:30. 

Here are some pictures of our staff professional development day of learning and sharing technology. 

More Get Caught Reading Shots :)

Where were you caught reading this summer? 

Long car rides are more fun when reading!

  West Coast Reading

   

Ah, I feel relaxed just looking at this picture.

I'm loving the photos of students Getting Caught Reading this Summer.  I look forward to setting up the bulletin board with pictures from all your summer travels and summer reading at home.  Be sure to bring pictures in September. 

Plane to San Diego...

Waiting in the ferry line...part of living on the island

                                                                                                 

Get Caught Reading

Hi Randerson students and staff:

I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer in the warm sunshine.  I've read some great books over the holidays.  Today I finished Mr. Pettigrew's Last Stand.  It was a lovely story with delightful characters and set in the English countryside.

I have also read some great books from our Randerson collection including Al Capone Does My Shirts.   It was funny, clever and poignant.  My daughter says the sequel Al Capone Shines my Shoes is even better. Both books are in the library.

I look forward to hearing about all the great books you've read this summer.  I hope you have been taking pictures "getting caught reading".   Thanks to those who have sent pictures to me.  

Get Caught Reading this summer...

Be sure to send me your pictures ...... vmartineau@sd68.bc.ca or bring them into the library in September. We will be creating a Get Caught Reading wall in the library.

Happy Reading

Mrs. Martineau